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Category: mycotoxins

EU guidance values for key mycotoxins in animal feeds

By Marie Gallissot, Global Manager Feed Quality Solutions, EW Nutrition EU guidance values for key mycotoxins in animal feeds After years of discussions, and the publication by EFSA of several scientific opinions in the past 10 years, the new EC recommendation on the presence of deoxynivalenol (DON), zearalenone (ZEA), ochratoxin A (OTA), T-2 and HT-2 […]

Mycotoxins and Gut Integrity: Strengthening the Intestinal Barrier to Secure Performance

By Elise Nacer-Khodja, Toxin Solution Product Manager EW Nutrition The gut under siege: understanding the direct assault on epithelial integrity The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is the primary site of interaction between animals and ingested mycotoxins, playing a pivotal role in the absorption and oral bioavailability of these contaminants. While high-dose clinical mycotoxicosis is rare in […]

Mycotoxins & Poultry Egg Quality in Southeast Asia

[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tran Si Trung, PhD EWN SEAP – Regional Technical Manager for Toxin Risk Management 1. Introduction The global egg market is experiencing steady and robust growth, playing a vital role in food security and animal protein nutrition. According to reports from RaboResearch and the World Egg Organization, global egg production has more than doubled, […]

Mycotoxins as contributors to antibiotic resistance?

By Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor EW Nutrition and Marie Gallissot, Global Manager Feed Quality Solutions EW Nutrition Antibiotic resistance is a growing global health concern, making infections more complicated to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness, and death. While overuse and misuse of antibiotics are the primary causes, recent research has […]

Sustainability will push more by-products into pig feed – Keep track of mycotoxins!

Mycotoxin Team EW Nutrition Most grains used in feed are susceptible to mycotoxin contamination, causing severe economic losses all along feed value chains. As skyrocketing raw material prices force producers to include a higher proportion of economical cereal by-products in the feed, the risks of mycotoxin contamination likely increase. This article reviews why mycotoxins cause […]

Building and boosting the immunity shield of pigs

Conference report A well-functioning immune system is vital for the survival and performance of animals. It helps piglets cope with challenging periods, such as their first days of life or weaning. Measures can be taken around farrowing to support the piglets during their first days by enhancing the quality and quantity of colostrum and helping […]

Mycotoxins in poultry – External signs can give a hint

Part 4: Paleness By Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor and Technical Team, EW Nutrition We already showed bad feathering, mouth and beak lesions, bone issues, and foot pad lesions as signs of mycotoxin contamination in the feed, but there is another indicator: paleness. Paleness can signify a low count of red blood cells resulting from blood […]

Mycotoxins in poultry – External signs can give a hint

Part 3: Bone disorders and foot pad lesions By Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor, and Marisabel Caballero, Global Technical Manager Poultry   Bone health is essential for animals and humans. Besides giving structural support, allowing movement, and protecting vital organs, the bones release hormones that are crucial for mineral homeostasis and acid balance and serve as […]

Mycotoxins pose a threat to the horse’s digestive system

Author: Judith Schmidt, Product Manager On Farm Solutions Alarm in the gut! Horses have a susceptible digestive system that can quickly become unbalanced. Intestinal disorders in horses are usually associated with colic. Many factors can be responsible for intestinal issues. Have you ever thought about mycotoxins? What can horse owners do to support their horse´s […]

Mycotoxins in poultry – External signs can give a hint

Part 2: Beak/mouth lesions by Technical Team and Inge Heinzl, Editor EW Nutrition The second part of this series will focus on oral lesions as signs of mycotoxin exposure. In this segment, we will delve into the appearance and development of oral lesions, their specific locations based on the type of mycotoxin, and how toxin levels […]

Mycotoxins in poultry – External signs can give a hint

Part 1: Impact on Feathering By Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor, EW Nutrition   Mycotoxins are known to decrease health and performance in poultry production. Their modes of action, such as reducing protein synthesis and promoting oxidative stress and apoptosis, lead to cell destruction and lower cell replacement, affecting several organs and tissues. When different stress […]